Sadlier Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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approbation
A
the expression of approval or favorable opinion
2
Q
assuage
A
to relieve, quiet, or calm
3
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coalition
A
a combination, union, or merger for a cause
4
Q
decadence
A
decline, decay, or deterioration
5
Q
elicit
A
draw forth, bring out
6
Q
expostulate
A
to attempt to dissuade someone with reasoning
7
Q
hackneyed
A
cliché or overused
8
Q
hiatus
A
a gap, opening, or break
9
Q
innuendo
A
a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference ) in a derogatory sense
10
Q
intercede
A
to plead on someone’s behalf
11
Q
jaded
A
wearied, worn-out, dulled
12
Q
lurid
A
causing shock, horror, or revulsion
terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint
13
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meritorious
A
worthy of/deserving recognition and praise
14
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petulant
A
peevish, easily irritated
15
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prerogative
A
a special right or privilege/quality showing excellence
